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The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of 
hazards of various risk levels, or to important product information. 

 
 

 

DANGER

 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious 

injury. 
 
 

 

WARNING

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or 

serious injury. 
 
 

 

CAUTION

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or 

moderate injury. 
 
 

 

CAUTION

 used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, may result in property damage. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

FOREWORD 

This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other literature provided with the Solar Water 
Heater. This includes all related control information. It is important that this manual, all other documents 
included with this system, and additional publications including Solar Water Heating System Design and 
Installation Guidelines, be reviewed in their entirety before beginning any work. 
 
Installation should be made in accordance with the regulations of the local code authorities and utility 
companies which pertain to this type of water heating equipment. 
 
 
 
NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

Summary of Contents for PH130-119S

Page 1: ...m described in this manual when properly installed and maintained meets the minimum standards established by the SRCC This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by the S...

Page 2: ...t symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage FOREWORD This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other literature provided with t...

Page 3: ...CGA No B149 latest version from Canadian Gas Association Laboratories 55 Scarsdale Road Don Mills Ontario Canada M3B 2R3 Also Canadian Electrical Code C 22 1 from Canadian Standards Association 5060...

Page 4: ...SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION 8 J COLLECTOR LOOP PIPE INSULATION 9 K COLLECTOR PIPING 9 L COLLECTOR SENSOR PLACEMENT 10 PART 3 WATER HEATER INSTALLATION 10 A INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 10 B POTABLE WATER PIPIN...

Page 5: ...t be done by a licensed professional who is qualified and experienced in the installation service and maintenance of solar hot water systems B WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT If the solar water heater is...

Page 6: ...ents in the Phoenix Solar Water Heating System include the solar collector s a Phoenix Solar Water Heater a circulator pump a differential solar control and an expansion tank Depending on the type of...

Page 7: ...arked for that purpose The system components should carry temperature and pressure ratings equivalent to the design of the solar collector To ensure system is appropriate for installation climate the...

Page 8: ...PANEL INSTALLATION The contractor shall obtain all required permits and approvals for installing the solar system The installation shall conform to all federal state and local regulations governing s...

Page 9: ...ype of material Any above ground exterior pipe insulation is subject to UV degradation and must be wrapped with foil tape or painted with two coats of high quality water based acrylic resin coating as...

Page 10: ...copper two conductor PVC insulated with a PVC UV rated gray jacket suitable for exterior use Use Eastman Wire Cable no 5704 Beldon Wire and Cable no 8461 or equal The sensor bundle must be placed unde...

Page 11: ...ate codes or warranty will be void It is also necessary to use both thread tape and pipe dope on all mechanical connections The potable water piping is located on the side of your solar water heater a...

Page 12: ...igure 5 Run type M or larger copper pipes or flex line sets to and from the collector following the direction of supports penetrations and other relative items Only copper cast iron or brass are to be...

Page 13: ...ta Sheet in the back of this manual The collector loop must be charged with a mixture of heat transfer fluid and distilled or deionized water The use of regular tap water as a mixing agent is prohibit...

Page 14: ...mperature differentials Solar Controller The solar controller turns on or off the circulator depending on heat gained from solar operation The controller also limits overheating in the solar water hea...

Page 15: ...r feed lines to control discharge to an acceptable and safe temperature This also increases the amount of hot water that is drawn from the solar water heater by not allowing the incoming water to full...

Page 16: ...16 F PHOENIX SOLAR PIPING WITH AIR HANDLER Figure 6 This drawing is meant to demonstrate system piping concept only...

Page 17: ...and upper and lower tank temperatures H CIRCULATOR SIZING The circulator pump must be sized for the related piping and pressure drop of the heat exchanger The graph in Figure 8 represents the pressure...

Page 18: ...et Quickly switch the hose from the empty return bucket to the bucket containing the glycol mixture Continue to circulate the fluid using the pressure pump until the bubbling has stopped and the air h...

Page 19: ...the water heater free of sediment 3 Clean and inspect the solar collector 1 Dirt or film which may have settled on the surface may affect performance Check collector supplier information for cleaning...

Page 20: ...PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH HOT WATER AND TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE BEFORE operating lever check to see that a discharge line is connected to the valve directi...

Page 21: ...21 Figure 9 LP 204 L...

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Page 23: ...23 Figure 11...

Page 24: ...Solar system incorrectly installed Check installation 4 Leaking plumbing or open hot water faucet s Make sure all faucet s are closed and check water meter Not enough hot water 1 Heater undersized Re...

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Page 27: ...ncentration of propylene glycol increases to greater than 80 percent INSPECTION AND TREATMENT OF HEAT TRANSFER FLUID You can quickly determine the condition of your fluid by examining its appearance a...

Page 28: ...PHYSICIAN IN RESPONSE TO THE REACTION OF THE PATIENT CONSULT DOW CHEMICAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY 1 989 636 4400 SYSTEM MODELS SOLAR COLLECTOR COMPANY MODEL OF COLLECTORS PH 80 HTP HP 30 SC 1 AET AE32E 1 SU...

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Page 30: ...30 MAINTENANCE NOTES...

Page 31: ...ate of Installation Installer s Code Name Product Serial Number s Comments Installer s Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer IMPORTANT NOTES Customer Please only sign after the installer...

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